She helped spark fashion brand with Fayetteville ties | Opinion
When God pulled Eve from Adam’s rib, he created her with the purpose of walking beside the man from which she originated. A strong woman helps a man grow. She sees things in him that he never recognized. The old saying goes that behind every strong man is a strong woman. Nowadays, behind every strong man is a...
NC College Secures $5.8M for Regional Fire, EMS Training Facility
When a 911 call comes in at 2 a.m. in rural Lee County or a structure fire breaks out on a farm road in Harnett, the response depends entirely on the preparation of whoever shows up. For Central Carolina Community College, that reality drives everything. With $5.8 million in federal...
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Donates Supply Kits to Schools
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced that more than 600 team members at its recent national sales meeting participated in a team building activity focused on assembling more than 700 shop supply kits for donation to aspiring vocational students and their schools around the country. Thanks to products from...
Community invited to Step Up for Health at Methodist
Residents from across the greater Fayetteville area are invited to take part in a morning focused on health, wellness and community support at the Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for March 28 at Methodist University. Hosted by the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, opening ceremonies will begin...
Sampson man charged in father’s death
A 29-year-old Sampson County man is behind bars today, charged in connection with the death of his father, who was found dead the day after Christmas. James Lockamy of 2147 Microwave Tower Road, Roseboro has been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter and placed in the Sampson County Detention Center without...
Sunny with a chance. Injured Cumberland County pup has a new purpose
Earlier this month, Fayetteville resident Stacey Buckner was on her way to grab dinner when she saw something that made her immediately stop her car on the side of the road near Hummingbird Place in Eastover. Buckner, the director of local veteran support organization Off-Road Outreach NC , spotted two eyes and...
Fayetteville receives flood grant; some residents unsure it will solve longstanding issues
Neighbors say they have been dealing with flooding for decades, and rising costs, including higher insurance premiums, which have taken a toll on them.
Hoppin’ Around Downtown Event Comes to Fayetteville April 4
Honey the Bunny will hop into Downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, April 4. The Hoppin' Around Downtown event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., bringing springtime fun to the central business district. Kids can snap photos with Honey while wandering through local shops and eateries. The event welcomes all families.
Harnett County Appoints Deputy Director Kelly Kelly as New Department of Social Services Director
Harnett County has selected former Deputy Director, Kelly Kelly, to serve as the new director of the Department of Social Services (DSS). Kelly was sworn in on Friday, March 13, 2026. Kelly stated that she is very honored and humbled to be selected as the new director. “I am honored...
School board backtracks on consolidating campuses
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted March 10 to rescind several student reassignment and facility decisions it approved on Feb. 9, reversing course after weeks of criticism from parents, educators, and community leaders. Board members rescinded votes affecting Ramsey Street High School and Alger B. Wilkins...
